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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.52, 1,006.32 and 455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.52, 1,006.32 and 455.60 is: 683.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.52 : 1,006.32 = 455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.52/1,006.32 = 455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.52x = 1,006.32 × 455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.52x = 458,479.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,479.39/670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.77

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